Betsy dismissed with no Compensation after serving 27 years at Sanyu FM, in Kampala

After 27 years at Sanyu FM, where she rose to the position of Chief Operations Officer, Betsy Mugamba has lost her legal battle challenging her dismissal from the station. Her troubles began when the station imposed an abrupt 25% salary cut on all employees. When staff pushed back, Betsy stood in solidarity with them — a move that ultimately cost her her job. Her case highlights a painful reality in Uganda’s media industry: it is incredibly difficult for media workers to win labor disputes against employers, despite low pay and unfair treatment being widespread. The court ruled that Mugamba was not entitled to compensation or damages, adding yet another example to a growing pattern that leaves media professionals hesitant to seek justice, even when wronged Full story in the link:https://www.watchdoguganda.com/news/20251104/185684/court-upholds-sanyu-fms-dismissal-of-former-coo-betsy-mugamba-in-unlawful-strike-case.html